Baptista Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Baptista Name at a Glance

Name	Baptista
Meaning	'The Taming of the Shrew' Baptista Minola, a gentleman of Padua.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Baptista Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Baptista means “'The Taming of the Shrew' Baptista Minola, a gentleman of Padua”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Baptista Name Origin

Our database records Baptista under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Baptista a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Baptista is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Baptista

When considering Baptista for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.